The very first Kia automobiles hit U.S. dealerships in 1994 and it all started with the Kia Sephia and the Kia Sportage. I've driven a Kia. The Pope has ridden in a Kia. Do you see where I'm going with this? Kia has gone from being 'that car company' where you can find a cheaply made, inexpensive car to now becoming a manufacturer that has stepped up its game and become one of the leading … [Read more...]

If you've never driven a Kia vehicle, you're truly missing out on a brand that has evolved into an industry leader and vehicles that chock full of the bells and whistles that you've grown to love and comfort you want.
You can't beat the features for the money and it has excellent crash test scores so I know it's safe for my family.
The 2016 Kia Sorento is like driving a minivan but … [Read more...]

While this is only the second Mazda vehicle I've ever driven, I'm quickly becoming a fan of the brand, at least of their SUV crossover vehicles. I miss my SUV, having traded it in for a more gas efficient sedan, but SUVs and crossovers have really stepped down their gas guzzling ways, so maybe it's time to take another look at our favorite family friendly vehicles.
Recently, we had the chance … [Read more...]

One of the worst parts of my job is test driving cars; not the test drive itself, mind you, but having to give back the cars when we're done. We've test driven vehicles that ranged from "Meh, it was alright" to "Why do I NOT own this car?" and despite our pleading with the manufacturers, we've yet to convince them to just overlook the fact that they're at our house.
The new Mazda CX-9 was one … [Read more...]

We welcomed a new member into the family - the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid! Sadly, she didn't get to stay; we got to enjoy her for only a week before being picked up for another week-long adventure elsewhere.
But, we had a great time while she was here and she was in good company. I often tweet with the folks at Toyota of adventures in our family's Toyotas. My husband has his commute Camry … [Read more...]